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Raytheon will develop an advanced naval sensing and targeting system for DARPA

3rd February 2026

RTX’s solution for DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme is intended to provide advanced maritime defence technologies to protect platforms against uncrewed surface vehicles and other threats.

Spain’s F100 upgrade mirrors Aegis modernisation paths in allied navies

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Spain’s F100 upgrade mirrors Aegis modernisation paths in allied navies

2nd February 2026

The Spanish Navy’s Alvaro de Bazan-class of air defence frigates will receive the latest Aegis Weapon System technology among other modernisations to extend the service life to 2045.

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Thales’ Goalkeeper completes sea acceptance trials

23rd March 2018

The Royal Netherlands Navy’s first updated Goalkeeper close-in weapon system has successfully completed its sea acceptance trials, Thales announced on 20 March. Trials were performed …

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KBRwyle to support NAWCAD

22nd March 2018

KBRwyle has received a contract to provide engineering and technical services to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), KBR announced on 19 March. …

UK extends unmanned MCM support to avoid capability gap

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UK extends unmanned MCM support to avoid capability gap

22nd March 2018

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) will extend a support contract for its current mine countermeasure (MCM) UUVs, avoiding a potential capability gap as it …

USCG’s MH-60T SLEP moves to next phase

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USCG’s MH-60T SLEP moves to next phase

22nd March 2018

The US Coast Guard’s (USCG) MH-60T Jayhawk Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) has received approval from the US Department of Homeland Security to proceed to …

Kraken completes SeaVision sea trials

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Kraken completes SeaVision sea trials

22nd March 2018

Kraken Robotics has successfully completed sea trials of its SeaVision 3D underwater laser imaging system, the company announced on 15 March. SeaVision is an ultra-high …

Budget restrictions, need for mature technology driving Lithuanian naval plans

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Budget restrictions, need for mature technology driving Lithuanian naval plans

22nd March 2018

As maintenance challenges and financial limitations remain at the forefront of the Lithuanian Navy’s current operations, a 2030 fleet plan envisages a class of six …

Insight: Calls to increase the US Navy’s silent service

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Insight: Calls to increase the US Navy’s silent service

22nd March 2018

The US Navy is at a crossroads concerning its undersea forces which has led to calls from Congress to increase the submarine fleet, provide life …

Venari-85 platform being examined by variety of potential users

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Venari-85 platform being examined by variety of potential users

22nd March 2018

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Chinese railgun puts US on notice

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Chinese railgun puts US on notice

22nd March 2018

China is fond of magic-bullet weapons, whether they are anti-ship ballistic missiles such as the DF-21D, hypersonic glide vehicles or anti-satellite weapons capable of blinding or …

USCG cutter officially retired

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USCG cutter officially retired

21st March 2018

The US Coast Guard's (USCG’s) Galveston Island cutter has been officially retired after nearly 26 years of service, US Pacific Command announced on 19 March. …

DARPA announces COMPASS programme

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DARPA announces COMPASS programme

21st March 2018

DARPA has announced a new programme called Collection and Monitoring via Planning for Active Situational Scenarios (COMPASS) to better understand and respond to adversary grey-zone …

Ukraine naval mines ‘contributing factor’ in prevention of Mariupol takeover

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21st March 2018

The use by Ukraine of naval mines in maritime areas around Mariupol has been described as a ‘contributing factor’ in stopping Russia and Russian-backed forces …

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